Narrow Keyhole Limpet
Fissurella angusta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 3.1 cm
A small limpet of rocky reefs, it grows to about 3 cm and clings tight to the rock in intertidal and shallow coral reef areas. The keyhole at the top of its cone lets water and waste flow out as it grazes algae from the stone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Fissurella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419354.
FAQ
- How deep does the Narrow Keyhole Limpet live?
- The Narrow Keyhole Limpet (Fissurella angusta) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- How big does the Narrow Keyhole Limpet get?
- The Narrow Keyhole Limpet grows to about 3.1 cm.